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Roads Closed

13 Oct 2014
11:44 AM -

Due
to the current wet conditions, all unsealed roads in the Forbes Shire are
closed to vehicles over 3 tonne, except school buses, emergency vehicles and
Council road plant.

Please
note that concessions are possible, on application, for urgent transport
activity on routes considered suitable to carry the proposed loadings. Contact Forbes Shire Council’s Engineering
and Technical Services Department on 6850 2874 to discuss the requirements for
a concession.

This
restriction will be reviewed at 10:00am Wednesday 15 October 2014.

Council
regrets the inconvenience caused however the preservation of the road asset is
of prime importance.

Motorists
are asked to use extreme caution when travelling in wet weather.

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Forbes Shire Council was created in 1981 from the amalgamation of the Forbes Municipal Council and the Jemalong Shire Council. Responsible for town planning, building approvals, local roads, parking, public toilets, water and sewerage, waste removal, domestic animals and community facilities, the organisation exists in line with our core values and strategic goals.